Borsko jezero

Lake Borsko - the most important information

Lake Borsko is an artificial lake located at the foot of the mountain Crni vrh. It was built in 1959, originally for industrial purposes but due to the natural environment and greenery, it became one of the main tourist attractions in Bor. It is most visited during the summer months.

Characteristics of Lake Borsko
The water of Lake Borsko is clear and cold, in some parts almost completely safe to drink. During the summer, this lake is a real oasis for cooling, while during the winter, most of the lake is covered with ice. The lake is surrounded by deciduous and coniferous forests, and for that reason has beautiful landscapes in both winter and summer. Four beaches have been built on the shores of Lake Borsko, which are supervised by lifeguards during the summer. For tourists who want to spend a few days enjoying this beautiful lake, there are hotels located right on the shore. Fishing is quite common in this place and some of the many species of fish that live here are carp, catfish and perch. There is a myth that is related to the fish from this lake. Namely, it is said that a snake-like fish with wings and horse head wanders the depths of the lake, scaring swimmers. The existence of the strange creature has not been confirmed and people often call it the "Serbian monster from Loch Ness".

Activities on lake Borsko
If you have an adventurous spirit and like to spend nights under the stars, there is a car camp "Borsko Lake" where you will feel all the charms of this place in an authentic way. The camp has a capacity for about 300 trailers, most of which are in the shade. There are also basketball, volleyball and football fields for fun and recreation.

How to get to Lake Borsko?
The lake is about 250 kilometers away by highway from Belgrade. In addition to quickly reaching the destination, the road passes by the mountain Rtanj, which captivates with its beauty, where you can comfortably take a break in the Ethno village Balasevic. The best way to get to the lake is:

By car: From the center of Bor, follow Mose Pijade street, from which you cross into Zeleni Bulevar. You continue to the roundabout where you turn onto state road 37, which you follow until you turn onto road 161. It leads you further, past the Brestovacka banja thermal town directly to the lake. A parking lot awaits you by the lake.